M50.81Billable
Other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M50
M50Cervical disc disordersM50.0Cervical disc disorder with myelopathyM50.00Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unsp cervical regionYesM50.01Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical regionYesM50.02Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical regionM50.020Cerv disc disord with myelpath, mid-cervical rgn, unsp levelYesM50.021Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathyYesM50.022Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathyYesM50.023Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with myelopathyYesM50.03Cervical disc disorder w myelopathy, cervicothoracic regionYesM50.1Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathyM50.10Cervical disc disorder w radiculopathy, unsp cervical regionYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M50.81?
M50.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region.
Is M50.81 a billable code?
Yes. M50.81 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M50.81 in?
M50.81 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M50.81 become effective?
M50.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M50.81?
M50.81 belongs to category M50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.